Hi Raman! "Qualification" status typically means EDD is still reviewing your claim to determine if you meet all the eligibility requirements for disability benefits. This can include verifying your medical condition, work history, and ensuring all required documentation has been submitted. It doesn't necessarily mean you're denied - just that the review process is still ongoing. The qualification phase can take several weeks depending on the complexity of your case. Make sure you've submitted all requested medical records and forms, and consider calling EDD if it's been longer than expected. Hang in there!
@Kaitlyn Jenkins gave great advice! I went through the same qualification "status" and it lasted about 3 weeks for me. During that time, EDD was verifying my doctor s'certification and cross-checking my employment records. One thing that helped speed up my process was proactively calling to confirm they had received all my documents. Also, keep checking your online account regularly as they sometimes request additional info through there. The waiting is stressful, but qualification status is actually a normal part of the process - not a rejection! @Raman Kaur, stay patient and keep all your documentation organized in case they need anything else.
I'm going through the same thing right now! My claim has been in "qualification" status for about 2 weeks and I was getting worried it meant something bad. Reading these responses is really reassuring - sounds like it's just part of the normal review process. @Raman Kaur, have you tried calling the EDD customer service line to get an update on your timeline? I'm thinking about doing that myself if it goes much longer. Also wondering if anyone knows if there are certain times of day that are better for getting through to someone on the phone?
@Amina Sy, I had success calling EDD around 8:00-8:30 AM when they first open - seems like the wait times are shorter then. I also learned that persistence is key - sometimes it takes multiple calls to get through. When I finally spoke to a representative about my qualification status, they were actually really helpful and could see exactly what stage my claim was in. They told me that qualification review typically takes 2-4 weeks, and mine was approved just a few days after that call. @Raman Kaur, definitely don't lose hope - the qualification status is just their way of saying "we're working on it" rather than anything negative!
I just went through this same situation last month! "Qualification" status had me worried too, but it turned out to be completely normal. In my case, it meant EDD was verifying my medical documentation with my healthcare provider and confirming my employment history. The whole qualification review took about 3 weeks total. What really helped was making sure I had submitted everything correctly the first time - all medical forms signed by my doctor, complete employment information, and my claim filed within the deadline. @Raman Kaur, if you haven't already, double-check your online portal to make sure there aren't any pending document requests that might be holding things up. The waiting is nerve-wracking, but qualification is actually a positive step - it means they're actively processing your claim rather than it sitting in a queue somewhere!
Tom Maxon
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Raman Kaur
Any advice would be helpful
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Kaitlyn Jenkins
Hi Raman! "Qualification" status typically means EDD is still reviewing your claim to determine if you meet all the eligibility requirements for disability benefits. This can include verifying your medical condition, work history, and ensuring all required documentation has been submitted. It doesn't necessarily mean you're denied - just that the review process is still ongoing. The qualification phase can take several weeks depending on the complexity of your case. Make sure you've submitted all requested medical records and forms, and consider calling EDD if it's been longer than expected. Hang in there!
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Andre Moreau
•@Kaitlyn Jenkins gave great advice! I went through the same qualification "status" and it lasted about 3 weeks for me. During that time, EDD was verifying my doctor s'certification and cross-checking my employment records. One thing that helped speed up my process was proactively calling to confirm they had received all my documents. Also, keep checking your online account regularly as they sometimes request additional info through there. The waiting is stressful, but qualification status is actually a normal part of the process - not a rejection! @Raman Kaur, stay patient and keep all your documentation organized in case they need anything else.
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Amina Sy
I'm going through the same thing right now! My claim has been in "qualification" status for about 2 weeks and I was getting worried it meant something bad. Reading these responses is really reassuring - sounds like it's just part of the normal review process. @Raman Kaur, have you tried calling the EDD customer service line to get an update on your timeline? I'm thinking about doing that myself if it goes much longer. Also wondering if anyone knows if there are certain times of day that are better for getting through to someone on the phone?
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Jace Caspullo
•@Amina Sy, I had success calling EDD around 8:00-8:30 AM when they first open - seems like the wait times are shorter then. I also learned that persistence is key - sometimes it takes multiple calls to get through. When I finally spoke to a representative about my qualification status, they were actually really helpful and could see exactly what stage my claim was in. They told me that qualification review typically takes 2-4 weeks, and mine was approved just a few days after that call. @Raman Kaur, definitely don't lose hope - the qualification status is just their way of saying "we're working on it" rather than anything negative!
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Yuki Tanaka
I just went through this same situation last month! "Qualification" status had me worried too, but it turned out to be completely normal. In my case, it meant EDD was verifying my medical documentation with my healthcare provider and confirming my employment history. The whole qualification review took about 3 weeks total. What really helped was making sure I had submitted everything correctly the first time - all medical forms signed by my doctor, complete employment information, and my claim filed within the deadline. @Raman Kaur, if you haven't already, double-check your online portal to make sure there aren't any pending document requests that might be holding things up. The waiting is nerve-wracking, but qualification is actually a positive step - it means they're actively processing your claim rather than it sitting in a queue somewhere!
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